Comparing two different treatmes of patients with squamous cell carcinoma of unknown primary to see the impact on survival rate.
Prolonged Hospital Stay After Total Laryngectomy a Strong Indicator for Long-Term Mortality
A look at the factors and complications associated with prolonged inpatient length of stay in patients who receive total laryngectomy.
Sarcopenia Significantly Associated with Poorer Overall Survival of Patients with Head and Neck Cancers
Pretreatment sarcopenia as radiologically defined by decreased skeletal muscle index (SMI) or skeletal muscle mass (SMM) correlates with poor survival in HNC patients.
Life Purpose Significantly Associated with All-Cause Mortality
Life purpose was significantly associated with all-cause mortality in The Health and Retirement Study.
Airway Intervention Is Significant in Ludwig’s Angina Management
The mortality rate for Ludwig’s angina appears to be decreased from previous historical accounts, with airway intervention remaining a significant part of management.
Younger Patients with Oral Tongue Squamous Cell Carcinoma Have Better Survival Rates
Despite the rising oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma incidences in young patients, they have improved survival rates compared to older patients.
Oral Cavity Cancer Prognosis Has Improved Over Time
A look at the temporal trends demographics, treatment, and prognosis of oral cavity cancer over a 40-year period.